Good Day
Eau Claire
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In the 1930s, famous aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty landed the Winnie Mae at the old Eau Claire field after finding the Chippewa Falls runway too short. They stopped briefly to refuel, and hundreds quickly arrived to witness the unscheduled landing. WQOW
- ➤ Putnam Heights was home to Eau Claire’s first airport, which started in 1919 and hosted flight schools and exhibitions for 20 years before plans for a larger facility led to the modern Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in the early 1940s. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at UW-Eau Claire started their spring semester on Monday after a month-long winter break, and they will prepare for final exams scheduled for the second full week of May. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staff and volunteers from local shelters + community organizations will begin a Point-In-Time Count of unsheltered individuals in Eau Claire and nearby counties at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a post-count survey continuing until Feb. 4. WEAU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Ledford, a former convict turned fitness advocate, is a finalist in a contest for a Muscle & Fitness magazine feature and a $20,000 prize; he trains at the downtown YMCA and plans to donate over half his winnings to build a tiny home for a Menomonie family. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ride Across Wisconsin returns to Eau Claire on Saturday, July 11 for its 11th anniversary as riders from across the Midwest participate in the long-distance cycling event. Organizers expect robust local turnout + community support to enhance the celebration. The Chippewa Herald
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Eclipse - Pink Floyd Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $40-$59 — Experience a mind-blowing journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest hits with exceptional musicianship and stunning audio-visual artistry.
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Twilight Bowl Performance
7:30 p.m. — Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild — Ticket information available — Experience the magic of live theater with the Twilight Bowl presentation.
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xox-EAU 5K Fun Run
Run the delightful xox-EAU 5K — 8 a.m. — River Prairie Park — Entry fee required — Enjoy lighthearted exercise in a vibrant community run.
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Ben Mulwana Concert
7:15 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $20 — Experience soul-filled storytelling through music with Ben Mulwana on his 'Soul Case' tour.
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Jessica Schoettle Book Release & Signing Event
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM — Dotters Books — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Jessica's heartfelt book series about motherhood and personal growth.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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